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Charminar Express Halted at Aler After Smoke From Coach, No Injuries Reported

Railway officials attributed the incident to a brake-binding fault contained by on-duty staff.

Overview

  • The Hyderabad–Tambaram Charminar Express was stopped at Aler station in Telangana after smoke and sparks came from the wheel of its S5 coach.
  • South Central Railway said a brake-binding issue caused the problem, which happens when a brake sticks and overheats against a moving wheel.
  • On-duty staff put out the sparks and inspected the coach before allowing the train to continue.
  • The train resumed its journey at 8:10 pm, and officials reported no injuries or damage to property.
  • The incident occurred within the Secunderabad Division, and SCR shared the details in an update on X.